Author Hour

Join Rich Kurtzman, founder of Barcelona Study Abroad Experience and author of Like a Fish in the Water: How to Grow Abroad When You Go Abroad, as he shares how writing his book transformed his career, business, and impact. From his journey growing up in Chicago to building a life and company in Barcelona, Rich reveals how becoming an author opened unexpected doors—bulk book sales to universities, paid speaking gigs, and new opportunities to help students thrive abroad. If you're an aspiring author or entrepreneur wondering how a book can expand your influence, Rich Kurtzman's story shows what's possible when you put your ideas into the world.

💥 "If the glass slipper doesn't fit—screw the fairy tale." 💥

In this powerful conversation, author Cheri Bergeron sits down with Eric Jorgenson to share the raw, emotional, and deeply personal story behind her new book, Mission Motherhood. After enduring over a decade of heartbreak—including infertility, NICU trauma, and a $250,000 custody battle with a man who wasn't the biological father of her child—Cheri didn't just survive… she turned her pain into purpose.

🎙️ In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why Cheri says this book "chose her" 
• How she redefined motherhood on her own terms
• The shocking legal loophole that nearly cost her custody
• Her journey from "boring manuscript" to an unputdownable book
• Why she ultimately returned to Scribe to bring her story to life

This is more than a story about writing a book. It's about rewriting the rules, reclaiming your power, and helping the next generation of women see that there's no one right way to become a mother. 👉 If you've ever questioned your path, battled through loss, or wondered if your story could matter—this interview will move you.

 📚 Mission Motherhood is out now. Don't miss this incredible behind-the-scenes story.

In this mind-expanding conversation, technologist and author James V. Luisi joins Eric Jorgenson to explore how consciousness, agency, and paradigm-shifting thinking intersect with the future of AI and human potential.

James breaks down why truly transformative minds can see multiple paradigms at once—and how that kind of thinking could one day be engineered into AI. He also shares how writing his books has not only changed his career but deepened the conversations he's able to have with brilliant thinkers around the world. Whether you're a futurist, a technologist, a book lover, or a fellow nerd looking to find "your people," this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

In this interview, Jeremy Burrows—author of The Leader Assistant—shares how writing a book for a niche audience of executive assistants turned him into a thought leader, opened new business opportunities, and continues to grow his impact years after publication.

Whether you're thinking about writing a book or wondering how a book can boost your personal brand, Jeremy's story is packed with practical insights on:

 ✅ Choosing the right niche

 ✅ Building credibility without being "an expert"

 ✅ Creating a long-lasting business asset

✅ Navigating the writing and publishing process

✅ Growing a loyal, engaged audience

Want to learn how publishing a book can level up your career or business? Don't miss this conversation.

In this powerful interview, Craig Stanland opens up about his extraordinary journey—from being arrested by the FBI and serving time in federal prison, to finding healing and purpose through writing his bestselling book, Blank Canvas.

Craig shares raw and honest moments of hitting rock bottom, battling shame, and how writing 186 pages in prison became his lifeline. Hear how one man's story of fraud, loss, and redemption turned into a beacon of hope for others struggling with their own darkest moments.

 If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or afraid to share your story, Craig's journey will inspire you to take that first step and turn your pain into purpose.

Don't miss this emotional conversation about the transformative power of vulnerability and storytelling.

 👉 Listen now to discover how writing can change your life — one true sentence at a time.